Healing Trauma and Embracing Intimacy: Insights from Violet Lange
In this episode, Andrew interviews Violet Lange, a Harvard-educated trauma-informed relationship coach, Reiki master, certified yoga teacher, and founder of Violet Lange Coaching.
Violet shares her journey from a corporate career in chemical engineering, marketing, and consulting to becoming a renowned coach for women seeking deeply loving and passionate relationships. She discusses her personal experiences with trauma, healing, and the importance of integrating mind, body, and spirit.
The conversation delves into emotional resilience, the complexities of intimacy, the role of fantasies and kinks, and the transformative power of self-care and embodiment practices. Violet also touches on her personal life, including her unique love story and how she maintains intimacy with her husband while raising children. This episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on achieving and sustaining meaningful connections.
00:00 Introduction to Violet Lange
00:55 Formative Years and Early Challenges
02:14 Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing
05:43 Embracing Pleasure and Somatic Healing
12:14 Transition to Love Coaching
16:21 Common Themes in Coaching
18:52 Modern Disconnection and Dating Challenges
23:47 A Cosmic Connection: Meeting Her Husband
31:54 Navigating Relationship Dynamics
36:27 Maintaining Intimacy After Children
37:57 Navigating Libido Differences During Pregnancy
38:48 Creating Structures for Sexual Connection
39:58 The Importance of Quality Over Frequency
41:05 Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy and Polyamory
47:13 Redefining Sex and Pleasure
53:12 Embracing Sacred Sexuality and Fantasies
01:03:36 Maintaining Boundaries and Integrity in Dating
01:08:41 Self-Care and Professional Boundaries
01:09:59 Reflecting on Life's Purpose and Success